
Passenger train derails near Kansas City, Missouri, after hitting dump truck
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A train has derailed in Chariton County, Missouri, according to fire officials.
The company said the train struck a dump truck at a public crossing near the city of Mendon at about 1:42 p.m. CT.
"There are approximately 243 passengers onboard with early reports of injuries," company officials said. "Local authorities are currently assisting customers and we have deployed Amtrak resources to assist."
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